I had my ignition replaced under the recall, but ever since then, I have experienced problems with losing electrical systems when starting the car. The engine turns over ok, so it's not a battery problem, but the everything else goes dead. However, the headlights do turn on. I have no power steering, no brakes, no gauges and no clock/radio. Could the replacement ignition also be defective? The dealership has been of no use in trying to resolve the problem.

 

what time frame are we talking; this happening after the recall repair? immediately or the next day, week?




the brakes could not be effected by anything electrical unless you have the turbo or s/c cobalt which run a vacuum pump assist motor.



the only thing that comes to mind is if the ignition switch is indexed wrong; you will have power mode mismatches. this would occur immediately, not later that day etc.

 

Did you ever get an answer to your issue? I'm having the exact same problem!!

 

Just wondering if your problem was resolved. My cobalt is doing the exact same thing - it started last night....